Service Details

Personal Care

Q: What is NDIS?

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an Australian government program that supports people with permanent and significant disabilities. It provides funding for services like assistive technology, therapy, home modifications, and support to help participants achieve their goals, increase independence, and improve their quality of life. The NDIS is tailored to each person’s needs, giving them choice and control over their supports. It’s available to Australian residents under 65 whose disability affects their ability to do daily activities, helping them throughout different stages of life.

Q: What are the types of funding under the NDIS?

Core Supports : This covers daily living expenses, such as personal care, transport, and assistance with household tasks. Capacity Building Supports : This helps participants build skills to increase independence, including training, therapy, and support for employment or education. Capital Supports : This is for higher-cost items, like assistive technology (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids) or home modifications.

At Willow Hope, our personal care service is essential in assisting participants in providing support in a variety of areas, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene such as hair care, shaving, and oral hygiene, helping clients maintain their health and well-being. We also assist with mobility tasks, meal preparation tailored to dietary needs, and medication management to ensure proper dosages are taken on time. Additionally, we offer support for toileting needs and incontinence care with respect and discretion. Through personalised care, Willow Hope empowers individuals to live more independently and confidently.

Personal Hygiene

e.g. showering, bathing, oral hygiene, dressing grooming

Mobility and Transferring

e.g. Assistance with moving in and out of bed, on or off the toilet, or in/out of vehicles.

Meal Assistance

e.g. Assistance with meal preparation and feeding.

Attending Appointments

e.g.Assiting with scheduling and attending medical or other appointments.

Use of Aids and Appliances

e.g. including hearing devices, communication tools, and mobility aids.

Application of splints

As part of daily care or rehabilitation.

Providing basic First Aid

For injuries sustained due to the participant’s disability.

Toileting & Incontinence Care

e.g. bladder and bowl management, menstrual care

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NDIS?

The NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) is an Australian government program that supports people with permanent and significant disabilities. It provides funding for services like assistive technology, therapy, home modifications, and support to help participants achieve their goals, increase independence, and improve their quality of life. The NDIS is tailored to each person’s needs, giving them choice and control over their supports. It’s available to Australian residents under 65 whose disability affects their ability to do daily activities, helping them throughout different stages of life.

How can I apply for NDIS services in Sydney?

For more information on how to apply, please visit the NDIS website at https://www.ndis.gov.au/applying-access-ndis

What are the types of funding under the NDIS?

Core Supports: This covers daily living expenses, such as personal care, transport, and assistance with household tasks.
Capacity Building Supports: This helps participants build skills to increase independence, including training, therapy, and support for employment or education.
Capital Supports: This is for higher-cost items, like assistive technology (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids) or home modifications.

How can personal care services assist individuals with disabilities?

Personal care services can significantly assist individuals with disabilities by providing support in daily activities that may be challenging due to their condition. These services can help with personal hygiene (such as bathing, dressing, and grooming), toileting, mobility, and feeding. They also assist with medication management, attending appointments, and using assistive devices. By offering tailored support, personal care services enhance independence, improve quality of life, and ensure that individuals can engage in daily routines and activities with greater ease and dignity.